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Nymphalis urticae


Nymphalis urticae
Photo Information
Copyright: Maurizio Dalla Via (maurydv) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 608 W: 0 N: 1016] (4182)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 300mm AF-S f/4, Digital ISO 400
Exposure: f/11, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-06-20 7:58
Viewed: 608
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Nymphalis urticae (Linnaeus 1758) sinonimi: Aglais urticae, Vanessa urticae
Small Tortoiseshell (inglese)
Petite Tortue (francese)

Ordine Lepidoptera
Super famiglia Papilionidea
Famiglia Nymphalidae
Sottofamiglia Nymphalis
Genere Vanessa


La famiglia dei ninfalidi è composta da un elevato numero di specie, sono circa una settantina in Europa. Tutte queste farfalle hanno la medesima caratteristica di essere molto vistose. Le zampe anteriori sono ridotte e solo negli esemplari maschi somigliano a spazzole. In alcune di queste specie è possibile capire il sesso della farfalla solo grazie alla struttura delle zampe anteriori.
Un'altra caratteristica che le accomuna è che sono delle farfalle migratorie. Il più famoso lepidottero migratore dei ninfalidi è la farfalla Monarca.

Le Vanessa, anche esse appartenenti alla famiglia dei Ninfalidi, si caratterizzano per essere farfalle diurne.

La Vanessa dell’ortica è una delle farfalle europee più eleganti e più comunemente note. Il dorso variopinto delle ali è prevalentemente arancione, ma presenta anche vistosissimi disegni neri, gialli e bruni, e una serie di macchie azzurre lungo i margine delle ali completa la bellissima livrea policroma. Per contrasto il rovescio delle ali mostra una colorazione scura e dimessa, che garantisce a questa farfalla un’efficace mimetizzazione quando è posata ad ali chiuse.

Il periodo di volo va da marzo ottobre, hanno un’apertura alare di circa 4,5 cm. Frequenta un’ampia gamma di ambienti fioriti dalla pianura alla bassa montagna.

La Vanessa dell’ortica hanno in genere due o tre generazioni ogni anno (pianta ospite della larva naturalmente l’ortica); gli adulti dell’ultima generazione autunnale svernano, spesso sfruttando il riparo offerto da insediamenti umani, e tornano alla vita con i primi tepori primaverili (vedi WORSHOP)

La fotografia
E’ stata scattata su un sentiero di montagna a circa 1200 metri sul livello del mare.

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Hi my friend Maurizio,
A Perfect macro capture of this beautiful coloured butterfly with superb DOF, clarity and POV. Great composition. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Ciao Maury! Oggi mi piace l'inglese...
Excellent shot. Details are sharp. Colors, blurred BG and genaral quality of photo are perfect. Very well done!
Have a nice weekend...

PS
Grazie per i tuoi più che validi commenti. Li tengo in grande considerazione!

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-20 8:24]

Hi Maurizio,
Beautiful close up.I liked clear details,vivid colors,sharpness,framing and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-06-20 8:45]

Hola Mauricio.
Optima calidad en esta hermosa foto. Alta nitidez e iluminacion en la imagen, se aprecian finos detalles en la Mariposa que por cierto luce sus atributos con sus alas bien abiertas. Felicidades Mauricio. Te felicito por esta obra de arte.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-06-20 9:22]

Ciao Maurizio,
Excellent portrait of A. urticae with fine sharpness and nicely presented on the light-coloured stones in a fine open-wing pose.
Grazie e complimenti,
Ivan

Mamma mia che perfezione! Sono stupefatto dalla eccezionale qualita' dei dettagli e soprattutto dei colori,una farfalla catturata su uno sfondo molto chiaro cosi' ben riprodotta non è davvero facile da fare,i miei piu' grossi complimenti,buon week end,Luciano

Ciao Maurizio,
Many thanks for this beautiful posting with such fine quality!
the image is real sharp with good colour and details
well done always from a talented photographer from Italy
ciao
Tony

Hi Maurizio,
Wonderful shot the way I like it - butterfly with opened wings. I know this beautiful specie from here, too, in Hungarian it's called "Small Fox-Butterfly". Thanks for sharing it - I bookmark as a favorite image.
Ciao, László

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-06-20 9:43]

Hi Maurizio. This is afirst class close up of the Butterfly. You have sharp focusing and fine detail, rich colours and good use of the light. The top POV shows it of so well. TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4605] (14893)
  • [2008-06-20 9:45]

Hi Maurizio,

A wonderful macro of this butterfly with its wings wide open. Superb colors and excellent details. Shows off very well against the rocky background.

Jane

Salut Maurizio
Belle photo de ce papillon, qui présente de très jolies couleurs, une bonne séries de détails bien claires et nets.
Amitiés ....JP

Hi Maurizio,

I really like the synergy here and the white stoney background really allows the butterfly to stand out. Super detail, colours and exposure.

Mike

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2008-06-20 13:53]

Lovely shot, Maurizio!
What beautiful colours which stand out very well against the drab surroudings.
Razor-sharp and full of detail.
Excellent composition too.

Very well done!

Joe

Hi Maurizio...Beautiful butterflies and very clear details...Perfect shot..Kind regards...Cypturk

Hi Maurizio... Very good shot...Colour and detail perfect...Regards...Yasemin

Excelente enfoque y muy bien captados esos bellos colores. Muy buena luz.
Abrazo.

Well done, Maurizio.
I like the overall detail and sharpness.
TFS
Annick

hello Maurizio

WOW ! very beautiful image of the butterfly with a fine POV
from above showing the great sharpness and details
and wonderful colour tones of the butterfly, TFS

Asbed

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-06-20 21:50]

Hi Maurizio

Lovely shot - great POV with lovely colour and detail.

James

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 285 N: 3322] (10976)
  • [2008-06-20 23:46]

Ciao Maurizio,
a common butterfly, but well shown in brilliant colours and with
pretty good sharpness.
The background is in nice contrast to the butterfly.
Sometimes, a little asymmetry increases the attractivity
of a presentation.
Best wishes, Peter

Hello Maurizio,

Very beautiful presentation of this very nice butterfly. Excellent sharpness. Great light and colours. A perfect background.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3778] (12122)
  • [2008-06-21 4:39]

Ciao Maurizio,
Focus, sharpness,POV, colors and composition are very nice.TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Beautifull sharp detail fine focus, perfect dof, lovely shot well done rgds Necip

ciao Maurizio,
davvero un bell'esemplare con un cromatismo
vivo..perfetta(come sempre)la messa a fuoco e
la profondita' di campo

buon w.end sERGIO

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2038 W: 6 N: 2019] (13259)
  • [2008-06-21 8:34]

Hola amigo,
perfecta macro,
colores y sensacional encuadre,
magnífico trabajo,
saludos

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-21 21:26]

Hello Maurizio

Excellent pov ,the open wing pose is terrific.
Wonderful natural and vibrant colours.
The lighting is well done.
The textures of the wings and furry body show well.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

Hallo Maurizio
What a wonderful shot. This is really a fine-looking image with lots of detail to appreciate. What a wonderful display of colours and patterns in one. The lighting is perfect and also the focus. The butterfly is placed precisely right in the frame and the colours and markings are superb and can easily go through as a hand painted job. Thanks for sharing, and have an enjoyable day.
Best regards
Anna

Good Morning Maurizio,
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~Lao Tzu

Ciao di nuovo Maurizio, questa l'ho vista e gli ho anche fatto una foto che è una schifezza, la tua invece è molto bella, ottimi i colori e magnifici i dettagli, bravo, ciao Silvio

Hola Maurizio, buen macro de esta atractiva fotografia, con buen detalle, luz y color. Un saludo

Small Tortoiseshell is a beautiful butterfly and you have captured its personality very well in this shot, Maurizio.
The open wings of the butterfly are a delight to look at.
Thanks and all the best.
Ram

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-02 21:33]

Hi Maurizio,
Outstanding shot of this beautiful and gorgeous looking Small Tortoiseshell with such amazing colours and sharpness. Among those gravel it stands out elegantly. Beautiful lighting and exposure and you have captured it in a fantastic pose here - it seems like it is showing off its decorated wings. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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